The Journal
Art, English & curious kids
Notes from the studio — ideas to try at home, what we're learning, and the joy of making.
10 Exhibitions in Warsaw Worth Taking Your Child To — August & September 2026
The queues are short and the city is half empty — which makes late summer the best time of year for a museum afternoon. We went through what is actually on in Warsaw right now and picked ten exhibitions a child can genuinely enjoy, with addresses, dates, ages and the ones that close first.
Fri 7 August
BODY WORLDS in Warsaw — An Exhibition for Adults, and a Reminder to Move
This one is not a family outing — it is for the grown-ups. We went to BODY WORLDS PULSE at the Soho Art Center in Praga and came back thinking hard about our own habits. What it is, why it is worth an afternoon of your own time, why we would leave the little ones at home — and why you should hurry: it closes on 30 August 2026.
Mon 27 July
Museum Visit at Zachęta: Mixed Feelings I Didn't Ask For
One slow afternoon at Zachęta, two exhibitions, and a small confession. Adolescence and Krzysztof Gil's Nobody Wants You Here were both exciting and thought-provoking, and both still left me wanting more…
Thu 9 July
We Visited the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw — Here's What We Thought
A trip to Warsaw's brand-new Museum of Modern Art (MSN): a stunning building, a few genuinely great pieces, and an honest look at what other visitors think too.
Sun 14 June